Hostal El Descanso
Madrid · Community of Madrid

Hostal El Descanso

Guest house in Hortaleza, Madrid, with single, double and triple rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a metro station a few minutes' walk away.

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7.9 Score
699 Reviews
18:00 Check-in
Area Madrid
Nearby Homenaje a los represaliados · 40 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 18:00

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Hostal El Descanso

Hostal El Descanso is a guest house in Hortaleza, Madrid, a five-minute walk from Mar de Cristal metro station. Its six room types include single, double and triple options, with a private bathroom, television, heating, desk, wardrobe and tiled floors. Some categories have air conditioning; the Basic Single Room, on the third floor, has neither air conditioning nor WiFi. The building has no lift, which is worth bearing in mind if you choose a room on an upper floor.

The property has free WiFi, a terrace, a bar-restaurant and tourist information. Breakfast is served from Monday to Friday; the restaurant serves lunch and dinner as a set menu or à la carte, and is closed on Sundays and public holidays. From Mar de Cristal, you can take the metro line that connects with Nuevos Ministerios and the airport. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4.3 km away, around a 10-minute drive. There is no parking at the property.

Hostal El Descanso
★ 7.9 · Good · 699 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostal El Descanso

Guest house in Hortaleza, Madrid, with single, double and triple rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a metro station a few minutes' walk away.

Room types

Hostal El Descanso offers six single, double and triple room categories for stays of one to three people. All have a private bathroom and television; most have air conditioning. Among the double options, one room has two single beds and measures 11 m², while another is compact, measuring 9 m², with a double bed. The single rooms also differ: one has a bathtub, and another, measuring 12.5 m², is on the third floor.

The triple rooms accommodate up to three guests and offer 15 or 18 m²; the latter is on the third floor. Rooms have heating, tiled floors, a desk and a wardrobe. The Basic Single Room has neither air conditioning nor WiFi, while the building has no lift and the upper floors are reached by stairs. You can therefore choose between a more compact layout, single beds or a room to share.

Single Room — Hostal El Descanso
Single Room
7 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Designed for one person, this category has a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A desk and wardrobe complete the simple layout, with tiled floors and heating. The bathtub sets it apart from the other single options.

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Double Room - 2 Beds — Hostal El Descanso
Double Room - 2 Beds
11 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Measuring 11 m², this room has two single beds and accommodates up to two people in separate beds. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, as well as a desk and wardrobe. Compared with the Small Double Room, it offers more space and a single-bed layout.

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Triple Room — Hostal El Descanso
Triple Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

This 15 m² room accommodates up to three people, with three single beds. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV; a desk and wardrobe complete the amenities. It is a more compact triple option than the 18 m² category.

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Triple Room with Bathroom — Hostal El Descanso
Triple Room with Bathroom
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

At 18 m², this is the larger of the two categories for three people and has three single beds. It is on the third floor and has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Access to this floor is by stairs, as the building has no lift.

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Basic Single Room — Hostal El Descanso
Basic Single Room
12 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV

This 12.5 m² single room is on the third floor and has one single bed, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Unlike the other categories, it has neither air conditioning nor WiFi. Access is by stairs, as the building has no lift.

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Small Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Hostal El Descanso
Small Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
9 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

Measuring 9 m² and with one double bed, this category is a compact option for one or two people. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, heating and a wardrobe. It is smaller than the Double Room - 2 Beds, which measures 11 m² and has single beds.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to get around by metro: Mar de Cristal is a five-minute walk away and connects with Nuevos Ministerios and the airport
  • you're travelling by plane: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4.3 km away, around a 10-minute drive
  • you're travelling in a group of up to three people: there are triple rooms with three single beds
  • you'd like to have meals at the property: breakfast is served on weekdays, and lunch and dinner are available daily
  • you want free internet access: the guest house offers free WiFi, except in the Basic Single Room

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking
  • you want to avoid stairs: the building has no lift and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs
  • you want to have dinner at the restaurant on a Sunday or public holiday: it is closed on those days
  • you need to check in after 22:00: the general check-in period ends at that time

Hotel facilities & services

At Hostal El Descanso, the terrace, bar and on-site café offer places to relax or have a drink without leaving the building. WiFi is free, and air conditioning, heating and tiled floors are among the general amenities; rooms are cleaned daily. Tourist information is also available to help you plan visits around Madrid, as well as fax and photocopying services.

Rooms have a private bathroom, a bathtub or shower, a toilet, towels, toilet paper, a wardrobe, a clothes rack and a desk. A flat-screen TV is among the audiovisual equipment. Fruit, wine or champagne and a children's menu are available for dining. The property has security cameras in communal areas and outside, an alarm and fire extinguishers. The building has no lift, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Tourist information
  • Invoice provided
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security cameras outside the property
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Smoke detectors
  • Security alarm
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Heating
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Children's menu
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Wardrobe
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hostal El Descanso is on Calle Rogelio Muñoz, in Madrid's Hortaleza district. The immediate surroundings combine residential streets with green spaces: Plaza de Chabuca Granda and the Homenaje a los represaliados monument are 40 m away, and Jardines Josefa Arquero is 190 m away. Iglesia de San Matías is 210 m away and Parque Isabel Clara Eugenia is 300 m away. The Silo de Hortaleza and Puerta "Huerta de la Salud", local landmarks for exploring the neighbourhood, are 340 m away.

San Lorenzo metro station is 350 m away and Mar de Cristal is 490 m away; you can reach the latter from the guest house in around five minutes on foot. The line from Mar de Cristal connects with Nuevos Ministerios and the airport. Mar Caspio - Liberacion and Mar Caspio - Mar Negro bus stops are 100 m and 150 m away. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 4.3 km away, around a 10-minute drive. The property has no parking, so the nearby metro and bus are alternatives for getting around.

For walks outdoors, Parque Felipe VI is 2 km away and Parque Central de Valdebebas is 2.1 km away; Monte de Valdelatas is 6 km away. Among the cultural and central sights, Torre Picasso is 4.8 km away, while Parque de El Retiro, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza and Prado Museum are 7 km away. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor de Madrid, Museo Reina Sofía and Templo de Debod are 8 km away. These distances make it possible to combine Hortaleza's parks with visits to central Madrid and its museums.

Homenaje a los represaliados — Memorial monument beside the residential streets of Hortaleza. 40 m
Plaza de Chabuca Granda — Small urban square nearby for a stroll around the neighbourhood. 40 m
Jardines Josefa Arquero — Nearby gardens, suitable for a break outdoors. 190 m
Church of San Matías — Neighbourhood church, a few minutes' walk from the guest house. 210 m
Silo de Hortaleza — Local museum offering an introduction to the history of Hortaleza. 340 m
Mar de Cristal — Metro station with connections to Nuevos Ministerios and the airport. 490 m

What guests say about Hostal El Descanso

7.9
Good · 699 reviews
Staff
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Location
7.9
Cleanliness
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
7.3

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the cleanliness. Comfort also receives favourable ratings, while the facilities and WiFi receive more moderate comments. Value for money receives a fair rating.

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